Skipping Stars Restaurants in Review

03/26/2022

OMG the Stuffed Lamb Burger at Joe's Farm Grill was wonderful!

Featuring a Half Pound ground lamb stuffed with goat cheese and fresh herbs; grilled red onion slice, tomato, pickles, greek ranch sauce.

My chosen side Fresh Beet Salad, to die for.

03/24/2022

Day in & day out, Arizonans plead fervently for Fazoli's to return to AZ, proving that their love of Fast, Fresh, Italian is deeper than the Grand Canyon. 🍝🥖

So we're thrilled to announce that Fazoli's is headed to Phoenix! The FIRST of NINE locations is set to open this fall.

Italian chain Fazoli's has long boasted it has more than 200 restaurant locations in the United States — but, according to its Twitter bio, “none in Arizona."That's about to change.The Kentucky-based company said it’s coming back to the state in 2022. Fazoli's announced on Twitter on Thursday ...

03/19/2022

Twice a year, Local First Arizona’s Community Kitchen and Fuerza Local unite to host Dining for Dreams, an event that embodies our belief that through food, we can cultivate inclusive and creative communities.

An intimate evening of comradery and conversation, the three-course dinner showcases the culinary creations of four recent graduates from the Fuerza Local Business Accelerator program, a six-month program designed to teach under-resourced micro-entrepreneurs important basics for financial literacy and business development.

Twice a year, Local First Arizona’s Community Kitchen and Fuerza Local unite to host Dining for Dreams, an event that embodies our belief that through food, we can cultivate inclusive and creative communities.  An intimate evening of comradery and conversation, the three-course dinner show

03/18/2022

Chesapeake Bay Seafood Bistro, which opened last June in Ahwatukee, has secured a BYOB exemption allowing diners to bring in their own 40 ounces of beer, 750 milliliters of wine, or 4 ounces of distilled spirits per person. The service fee is $1 for each can or bottle of beer and $10 for every 750 milliliters of wine. - Mouth By Southwest

Satisfy your craving for authentic blue crab and other seafood at Chesapeake Bay Bistro. We serve delicious dishes for customers in and around Phoenix, AZ.

03/17/2022

James Beard Awards announce 4 finalists from Arizona for 2022

Arizona has four finalists for this year’s James Beard Awards, the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars: Giovanni Scorzo of Andreoli Italian Grocer in Scottsdale (Best Chef Southwest), Bacanora in Phoenix (Best New Restaurant), Chris Bianco of Tratto, Pane Bianco, and Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix (Outstanding Restaurateur), and Don Guerra of Barrio Bread in Tucson (Outstanding Baker). Winners will be announced June 13.

08/09/2021

The 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off is being held in none other than New Orleans, where Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will name this year's best seafood chef. Chief of Culinary Chef Edgar Teran for long-standing Phoenix joint Someburros, and its new sister restaurant Isabel's Amor, will be proudly representing Arizona in this 17th annual event taking place at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The competition will kick things off with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. before the chefs roll up their sleeves and start cooking in front of a live audience and a panel of nationally acclaimed judges. The judges will score based on presentation, creativity, composition, craft, and flavor.

Chief of Culinary Chef Edgar Teran for long-standing Phoenix joint Someburros, and its new sister restaurant Isabel's Amor, will be proudly representing Arizona in this 17th annual event taking place

07/09/2021

Eis Cafe, a new food truck specializing in German-style gourmet ice cream and coffee, will make its debut at the Gilbert Feastival from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday.

Eis Cafe, a new food truck specializing in German-style gourmet ice cream and coffee, will make its debut at the Gilbert Feastival from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday. The weekly food truck roundup takes place in the Sam’s Club parking lot on the northeast corner of Gilbert and Houston (halfway between Baseli...

07/08/2021

Frenchie Pizza, a new fast-casual concept featuring thin-crust American pizzas as well as European flatbreads called flammekueche, opens at 11 a.m. Thursday in south Gilbert.

It takes over the former My Pie Pizza in the Crossroads Towne Center on the southeast corner of Gilbert and the 202.

Frenchie Pizza, a new fast-casual concept featuring thin-crust American pizzas as well as European flatbreads called flammekueche, opens at 11 a.m. Thursday in south Gilbert. It takes over the former My Pie Pizza in the Crossroads Towne Center on the southeast corner of Gilbert and the 202. Although...

05/02/2021

“I want to try everything once,” Anthony Bourdain wrote in his 2000 memoir, Kitchen Confidential. "But there are some general principles I adhere to, things I’ve seen over the years that remain in mind and have altered my eating habits.” So, as he traveled through Parts Unknown, he cultivated tips for how to leave every restaurant with a full belly and a happy heart. Fortunately, he shared his sage wisdom with the rest of us. It's easy to see how he became such a legend when you grab a fork and dig into his top 10 rules for eating out.

Before his passing, iconic chef Anthony Bourdain shared some important advice to take into consideration when going out to eat. See his wise words here.

02/02/2021

This is how restaurants can make money and a difference in 2021.

01/26/2021

The local chain’s actual 75th anniversary isn’t until Sept. 26, but it’s offering a 75-cent special on the 26th day of every month this year.

Today, get 75-cent crispy tacos (shredded beef or chicken) at all seven Macayo’s locations.

Upcoming specials will include 75-cent cheese enchiladas on Feb. 26 and 75-cent cheese crisps on March 26.

Macayo’s Mexican Food kicks off its 75th anniversary celebration today. The local chain’s actual 75th anniversary isn’t until Sept. 26, but it’s offering a 75-cent special on the 26th day of every month this year. Today, get 75-cent crispy tacos (shredded beef or chicken) at all seven Macayo...